enenen Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I am wondering how much down time there is during a track day. My dad is thinking about going down to Mid-Ohio with me tomorrow to watch and assist, but he doesn't want to go if he's going to be sitting around by himself all day, and it's my first track day so I don't know what to tell him. I'll be in the beginner group, so I guess there is classroom insruction? How long is that? So, how much time will he spend sitting by himself if he goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 You ride for 20 mins, take classroom for 20 mins, and then have 20 mins to get ready for your session. As the day goes on, the classroom time shortens. hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 tell him to bring a camera and take pics, magazine/book. does he know mid ohio at all? he could walk around and watch from different vantage points. he can drive anywhere on the site as there are no security/parking passes to tell you when/where you can or can't park. but yes since you are in beginner group, there won't be as much down time as if you were in I/A group. might be kind of peaceful/down time to relax and watch bikes for him if he's into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 have him take picture for sure.. and he could always go to classes with you he will still learn a lot.. if he rides that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 If your old man gets bored at Mid-Ohio... well' date=' I'll just stop right there. [/quote']Best case scenario, we revoke his man card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 just tell him to go watch the advanced riders from other parts of the track, he wont get bored!!!in beginner, he can go sit in and watch the "classroom" time. which there are usually only 4 classroom sessions. but he can sit in and "supervise" lol.the only down time would then be while your out riding. but he can be taking pics. get a good camera!! its worth it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enenen Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 he went, and had a great time. he took some videos, since his pictures would never compare to the ones taken by the photographer at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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